The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 19,000
€ 19,000
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
17.87 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
229 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
23.96 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
39 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
482 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
519 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
125.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
125.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
